The Church Hymnal ‎#239

239. The cross is on our brow

1 The cross is on our brow,
Redemption's awful sign:
Come Thou, O Holy Spirit, now,
To seal the work divine.

2 Thy sevenfold gifts impart,
O Comforter most sweet:
Inflame with zeal each lukewarm heart,
And guide the trembling feet.

3 With Pentecostal force
Thy presence let us feel:
With strength, Who art Thyself its source,
Inspire us as we kneel.

4 Confirm in us to-day
The work that Thou hast wrought:
Illume the souls with love's pure ray,
Which Jesus' blood hath bought.

5 No earth-forged arms we bear:
Strength, weapons, all are Thine:
Accept each vow and hear each prayer,
Blest Trinity Divine.

Text Information

• First Line: The cross is on our brow
• Author: W. C. Dix
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Confirmation
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW
• Composer: J. Barnby
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.